Gogebic County 72 Hour Booking

Gogebic County 72 hour booking records show who has been arrested and booked into the county jail in Bessemer, Michigan. This is a small facility in the Upper Peninsula, right near the Wisconsin border. Sheriff Jorge Cruz runs the office, and Sgt Trevor Jackovich serves as Jail Administrator. The jail can hold up to 24 inmates at a time. You can check the online jail roster at gogebiccountyjail.org or call 906-667-0203 for booking information. If someone was recently arrested in Gogebic County, their record should appear in the system within hours.

Gogebic County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office is at 100 W. Iron St. in Bessemer. Sheriff Jorge H. Cruz leads the department. All arrests in Gogebic County get booked through this office. The booking process is the same as any other Michigan county. Staff log the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and take a booking photo. This data goes into the 72 hour booking record.

The Gogebic County Sheriff's Office page is shown below. Visit gogebiccountymi.gov for contact details and office information.

The website lists the sheriff's contact info and links to the jail page and other county offices.

Gogebic County is remote. It sits in the western part of the Upper Peninsula, bordered by Iron County to the east and Ontonagon County to the north. The Wisconsin state line runs along the south side. Because of the small population, the jail only has room for 24 inmates. That means the facility turns over quickly. Someone booked today might bond out and be gone by tomorrow. If you are trying to find a 72 hour booking record, check the online roster as soon as you can or call the jail right away.

Gogebic County Jail Roster and 72 Hour Booking Search

The Gogebic County Jail page on the county website has details about the facility and its services. Sgt Trevor Jackovich runs the daily operations. The jail handles intake, housing, and release for all county bookings.

The Gogebic County Jail page is shown here with details about jail operations and services.

This page covers visiting rules, commissary, and how to contact an inmate.

The online jail roster at gogebiccountyjail.org is where you search for current inmates. It is a free tool. You can look up people by name to see if they are in custody. The roster shows names, booking dates, and charges. It does not post mugshots publicly.

Below is the Gogebic County jail roster search portal for checking 72 hour booking records.

Search results show who is currently in the Gogebic County Jail.

Video visitation is one of the options for staying in contact with someone who has been booked. Both onsite and remote video visits are available. Onsite visits happen at the jail. Remote visits let you connect from your phone or computer. Commissary deposits for inmates can be made online as well. If you have questions, email the jail at jkangas@gogebic.org or call 906-667-0203.

FOIA Requests for Gogebic County Bookings

You can request 72 hour booking records from the Gogebic County Sheriff under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. Write a short letter describing the records you need. Include the person's name and the date of the arrest or booking. Send it to 100 W. Iron St., Bessemer, MI 49911. You can also call 906-667-0203 to ask about the process.

The sheriff must respond within five business days under MCL 15.235. Copies cost up to $0.25 per page. Labor fees are based on the hourly rate of the lowest-paid clerk who can handle your request. There is no fee to inspect records in person, but you may need to set up an appointment. If you qualify as indigent, the first $20 in fees can be waived twice per year.

Michigan Statewide Booking Search Tools

VineLink may cover Gogebic County inmates. Not all Upper Peninsula counties are fully integrated with VineLink, so call 800-770-7657 to check. For state prisoners, use OTIS. Court filings from Gogebic County show up on Michigan Courts Case Search. And ICHAT from the Michigan State Police provides statewide criminal history searches for $10.

Gogebic County 72 Hour Booking Record Contents

A 72 hour booking record from the Gogebic County Jail includes the person's full name, date of birth, and home address. Physical details like height, weight, and eye color go into the file. The arresting officer's name and the agency that made the arrest are part of the record. Charges are listed with the relevant statute numbers. Bond type and amount get recorded once a judge sets them at arraignment, which must happen within 72 hours per MCL 764.26.

Because the Gogebic County Jail only holds 24 inmates, records cycle through fast. Someone booked on a Friday night might bond out by Monday morning. The booking record stays on file with the sheriff's office even after release, but it drops off the online roster quickly. If you are trying to confirm a recent booking, check the roster at gogebiccountyjail.org as soon as you can.

Gogebic County Jail Contact and Visits

Sheriff Jorge Cruz runs the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office, and Sgt Trevor Jackovich manages the jail day to day. The main phone line is 906-667-0203. For questions about a specific booking or inmate status, that number connects you to jail staff who can pull up the information. You can also email jkangas@gogebic.org for non-urgent requests about records or jail policies.

Video visitation is the main way to visit someone at the Gogebic County Jail. Both onsite and remote options are available. Remote visits let you connect from home using a phone or computer. Onsite video visits happen at the jail itself. Commissary deposits can be made online, which is helpful if you need to get funds to someone who was just booked and does not have money on their account yet. The jail's small size means staff are usually accessible and can answer questions about the booking process or visiting rules without a long wait.

Counties Near Gogebic County

Gogebic County is in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. If you cannot find the person in this county's roster, check these neighboring counties.